A dogwood tree sat at the end of my grandparent’s tree-lined driveway. It shaded the extra parking pad and was rear-ended more than once over the years. But it stood strong. My granddaddy sometimes tinkered
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What Warms Your Heart?
Yes, it’s one of my favorite moments . . . when someone mentions my Heavenly Father in the midst of the clamour of life.
Read moreFrom Heaven’s Throne
What would you write on a thank you card to thank the One who left the spendor of heaven to be born on this dusty earth, live, and then die on a rugged cross so that you could one day join Him and experience that same heaven?
Read moreWhy We Can’t Be Afraid of Change
“We can’t be afraid of change. You may feel very secure in the pond that you are in, but if you never venture out of it, you will never know that there is such a
Read moreThings I’ve Learned From Loss by Gail Cooper
It’s funny the things that well up inside you after experiencing loss of any kind. You begin to look at things through a different lens and you rarely take things for granted. But why does it take tragedy to see the beauty in simple things?
Read moreWhen Generosity Is Served in a Casserole Dish
You are loved. It’s this whisper that arose from the generous meals, texts, flowers, and calls I received after a recent surgery. The meal ministry, in particular, revealed preconceived notions buried deep beneath my own
Read moreWhen Your Neighbor is Yourself
Most of us learned Mark 12:31a as children, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ But what happens when you turn out to be the neighbor? A few years ago, while attending my weekly Weight Watchers meeting,
Read moreWhen Life Shines Through Grief in December
by Cathy Baker Even as a young girl I prayed I wouldn’t lose my grandparents in December. Both sets lived nearby and played a major role in my upbringing, as well as making Christmas a
Read moreDecorating to Change The World, by Connie Norris
We can change the world as we decorate our trees and enjoy the sights and sounds of Christmas!
Read moreWhy Receiving Forgiveness is As Vital as Giving It
The mark of a true disciple is joyful and consistent acceptance of God’s gracious gift of forgiveness. With each grandchild, I’ve patiently waited for the most blessed word God ever created to be uttered from
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